9th - 12th Grade Program | Bower Hill Community Church

Children & Youth - 9th to 12th Grade

What to expect on Sundays?

Students in high school remain in worship.

Older youth who wish to help with the Sunday morning children’s worship are scheduled to serve as helpers and activity leaders. This gift of time benefits both the younger kids – who look up to the older youth and the older youth alike – who have a chance to share and model their faith for younger kids.

The congregation gathers in Fellowship Hall for coffee, snacks, and fellowship each Sunday after worship from 10:30 – 11:00 a.m.

Confirmation is offered for youth in grades 8 & 9 with most of the classes starting at 11:00 a.m. Confirmation Class Details.

Click here to view a list of upcoming activities for our children & youth.

Sunday Afternoon Meetups

During the school year, the senior high youth meet twice a month after worship. One meeting youth go out to brunch together at a local eatery. Then once a month Pastor Brian meets with youth for a theme-based topic and discussion. Each meeting will be immediately following worship and end/return by noon.

Graduation Sunday – Save the Date

Join us on Sunday, May 5, when we will honor our graduating high school seniors during the worship service. Cake will be served in coffee hour afterward.

Other Activities for Senior High

We are pleased to offer opportunities for musicians of all ages to share and practice their gifts of music. Separate ensembles for woodwind and strings rehearse and perform during the worship service periodically throughout the year. Click here for current schedule

WHY is it vitally important for youth to retreat? Retreats allow youth to grow by taking them out of their norm and giving them a break from their day-to-day. Youth unplug, breaking their dependence on technology. They get to play outside and tune in with the natural world, instilling a deeper appreciation for the beauty of God’s creation. Sharing new experiences together as a group allows us to get to know each other better and in new and different ways, which make lasting group memories. Youth retreats are all about empowering young people to experience God together and helping them grow in faith. Bower Hill partners with other churches to host two retreats each year, typically in the spring and fall.

2024 Summer Mission Trip

Building off our desire to offer more intentionally intergenerational opportunities, Bower Hill plans to offer a 2024 summer mission trip for older youth AND adults. This trip is for current middle and high school-aged youth plus anyone over 18 years old. This year we will choose a DRIVABLE location, so no airfare cost will be incurred. The trip will be scheduled based on the best date for the majority interested. A secondary consideration will be given to the type of location (intercity/urban or rural) preferred. Our working timeline is as follows:

By Dec. 27: Collect input on dates and locations.
By Dec. 31: Communicate date, location & participant cost. Registration opens.
By January 15 - Reserve your spot / first round of registration closes.
Late January/ Early Feb. – Mission trip team meeting to provide details and Q&A.

If you or your youth are considering participating in this trip, please complete this survey as soon as possible, and no later than 12/27. If you have any questions about the trip, please contact Amy Grella.